Material Planning Specialist

Day & Zimmermann Company; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Material Planning Specialist to validate MRP data in SAP and support production scheduling. You will partner with Planning Supervisors to maintain data integrity, optimize material flow, and coordinate with procurement and inventory control.

You will lead inventory improvement initiatives, reduce excess stock, and train expediters while ensuring timely reconciliation of end-of-contract materials.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• BS in Supply Chain, Operations or Business preferred.
• 2+ years production operations, material planning or procurement required.
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset essential.
• Background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Validate and maintain MRP data integrity in SAP to support inventory control and production flow.
• Assist with MRP review, issue resolution and planning tasks; provide backup coverage.
• Lead inventory improvement initiatives, reduce excess stock and optimize turns.
• Coordinate end-of-contract material reconciliation and disposal with related teams.
• Train expediters on inventory practices and process standardization.

Skills

MRP systems

Production scheduling

SAP

Inventory management

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional communication

MS Word

Outlook

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BS in Supply Chain / Operations / Business

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

As aMaterial Plannin Specialist, you'll play a vital role in keeping production on track by reviewing and validating MRP data in SAP to ensure materials align precisely with production schedules. You'll partner with Planning Supervisors to maintain data integrity, resolve system discrepancies, and support procurement and inventory control efforts that prevent disruptions on the floor. From leading inventory improvement initiatives and reducing excess stock to coordinating end-of-contract material reconciliation and training fellow expediters, you'll combine analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and process-driven thinking to strengthen planning reliability and optimize material flow across operations.

As the Material Planning Specialist here's the work you'll do:

• Collaborate with Planning Supervisors to validate and maintain MRP data integrity within SAP. Ensure accurate material signals that drive effective inventory control, procurement activity and uninterrupted production flow.
• Assist Material Planning Supervisors with MRP review, issue resolution and transactional planning tasks. Provide backup coverage during absences to ensure continuity in production support, inventory alignment and procurement coordination.
• Lead production floor inventory initiatives aimed at improving material flow, reducing excess and obsolete stock and optimizing inventory turns. Drive process improvements through root cause analysis, while training and supporting expediters to strengthen execution at the line level.
• Collaborate with Program management and the Disposal Team to manage end-of-contracts materials, ensuring timely reconciliation, SAP accuracy and compliant disposal of excess or residual inventory.
• Provide training and ongoing guidance to expediters on inventory practices, material movement and process standardization.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• In-depth understanding of MRP systems, production scheduling, SAP functionality and inventory management principles.
• Analytical mindset with capability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functions and levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and SAP.

And if you have these qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• BS in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Supply Chain, Operations or Business Preferred
• 2+ years production operations, material planning or procurement Required
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is$47,040 - $70,560 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our Employees and it shows!

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) R (Regular)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) R (Regular)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) R (Regular)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) R (Regular)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds R (Regular)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Walking R (Regular)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body R (Regular)
• Talking R (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling R (Regular)
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Other NA
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment N/A
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site R (Regular)
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) R (Regular)

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